Workflow rule remaining actions and limitations
Key Takeaway
Deactivating a workflow rule doesn't clear its pending time-dependent actions. They still run unless someone edits the record that triggered the rule, so delete them from the workflow queue to remove them.
A workflow rule is a legacy automation feature. When a record on one object meets the rule's criteria, the rule runs its actions, either right away or at a scheduled time. Existing rules keep running, so you still need to know what they can do, what they can't do, and what happens to their scheduled actions when you change or deactivate a rule.
Workflow rules after end of support
Workflow rules are a legacy automation feature. Support for workflow rules ended on December 31, 2025. Existing rules continue to run. You can still activate, deactivate, and edit them.
Salesforce recommends Flow Builder instead. Create new automations as flows. Use the "Migrate to Flow" tool to move existing rules.
The pilot for flow trigger workflow actions is closed. Orgs that already enabled the pilot can keep creating and editing flow trigger workflow actions. Other orgs can use a record-triggered flow in Flow Builder instead.